Basically good show; some new songs are practiced.

Three weeks before the Kentucky Derby. The "Run for the Roses" Grateful Dead in town to play most every song that pertained to Roses, or even might sound like Rose (Desolation Row). Maybe it is just me, but you can actually hear when this show kicks into gear....during Brent's second round of soloing during Walkin' Blues. After that point, it's ON!!!! Something happened, and it doesn't necessarily require chemicals to perceive...According to jboyaquar (or Brother Superior) in a previous review, the Kentucky people are "tools", apparantly called that because someone cheers after Jerry mentions NYC in Ramble on Rose...I don't know, maybe somebody there was FROM NYC? Brother Superior also couldn't understand why they would play Louie, Louie....perhaps because they were in LOUIE-VILLE? It was immediately apparent to all of us dumb Kentuckians. I wonder if Ky natives such as Hunter S. Thompson or, who is that guy, um, Owsley, would appreciate his ignorant generalization...Anyway, back to the show. Just a fantastic batch of red hearts & flowers in this basket! From the pre-show parking lot festivities to the walk out, this one was special.

This is so great. The arrangements and the chemistry is as good as it gets. Foolish heart sounds fresh and I like the slightly different wording Jer uses in some of the verses. Louie Louie sounds good, I think the first time of heard a recording of it, never caught it live. I loved the sax sound that I'm assuming Brent employed for a solo. Love hearing these guys getting down with the MIDI sounds. They were on this night ! Thanks for making this available.

This is an excellent AUD recording of a strong show. If you like the Spring '89 tour, then this show is a must-have.